Chapter one fire fighting - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 13 Hose Operations and Hose Streams Actual Exam What type of hose stream has the lowest forward velocity? A. Solid stream B. Straight stream C. Wide-angle fog stream D. Narrow-angle fog stream - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Wide-angle fog stream Chapter 13 - page 624 A hose fitting used to connect a smaller-diameter hose line to the end of a larger one is commonly called a(n): A. Wye B. Adapter C. Reducer D. Water thief - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Re...

IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 7 According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make a life safety rope? - ANSWER Block creel construction In order for life safety rope to be reused in life safety situations, it must NOT be: - ANSWER Exposed to heat or direct flame Light safety rope must be removed from servic...

If I want Replacement Cost coverage on my $200,000 home, I need to purchase how much insurance? a.$60,000 b.$100,000 c.$160,000 d.$200,000 Correct Answer 80% of $200,000 is $160,000. The HO only provides Replacement Cost coverage on the structures if they are insured to 80% of value. The correct answer is: $160,000 Water damage to a building resulting from fire fighting efforts is: a.a direct loss indirect loss Correct Answer direct loss A car is destroyed by a hurricane. This is...

IFSTA Chapter 14 & 15 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Why should firefighters be outside the fire compartment when making an indirect attack from the interior? (678) [4.3.10] The fire compartment will not be large enough to conduct an effective indirect attack. The hose stream will not reach the target if it is inside the fire compartment. Large volumes of water will make walking areas slippery and dangerous. A large volume of steam will be created. Answer: A ...

Chapter Test 1 (IFSTA 7th Edition) Essentials of Fire Fighting Verified What is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1] A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public D. Save lives and protect property and the environment - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Save lives and protect property and the environment A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach wi...

S12 SPRINKLER TEST, S13 STANDPIPE TEST, SPRINKLERS WITH ALL 400 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST TOP VERSION WITH PROFESSIONALS EVALUATION|NEW AND ADVANCED fire pump - ANSWER- a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinklers system water supply and can be powered by electric, diesel or steam. connected to public water source or tank. provides higher pressure to sprinkler system Glass bulb sprinkler - ANSWER- op...

Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Driver/ Operator Test Questions and Answers 2024/2025. In 1720 what was the piece of equipment to replace the bucket brigade? Hand Pump Which NFPA standard required new fire apparatus to be designed so that all members riding on the fire apparatus would be provided a seated area inside an enclosed cab? NFPA 1500 What was the first gasoline powered fire apparatus to discharge water by using a large soda acid extinguisher? Chemical Wagon The real ...

ESSENTIALS OF FIRE FIGHTING 7TH EDITION - CHAPTER 3- BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED Type I construction building are considered to be: A. More collapse resistant than other building types B. More likely to suffer structural damage due to the effects of fire C. The most common type of residential construction encountered by firefighters D. Hazardous due to the adhesives and industrial glues used during the construction process - C...

IFSTA Chapter 18 - Foam Fire Fighting, Liquids Fires, and Gas Fires Test Correctly Answered 2024. What is likely to cause poor quality fire fighting foam to be produced? Select one: a. Nozzle is too far below the eductor b. Nozzle is fully opened c. Mixing different types of foam concentrates in the same tank d. Hose lay on the eductor side is not long enough - correct answer c. Mixing different types of foam concentrates in the same tank Which statement accurately describes pressurized...

IFSTA Chapter 18 - Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas FiresWhich type of foam proportioned can compromise firefighter safety by slowing firefighters down since it requires the concentrate to be available where the nozzle is being operated? Select one: a. Compressed air foam system (CAFS) b. Apparatus-mounted proportioned c. Foam nozzle educator d. In-line educator - correct answer Foam nozzle educator The premixing method of foam proportioning is typically used with: Select one: ...